Tag: THE WORD

Churches of Christ are committed to following the biblical pattern in all things: doctrine, worship, work, church organization, salvation, zeal and life. Preachers fill the God-ordained role of public proclaimers of the gospel. “Preach the word” (2 Tim 4:2). It is God’s power to save sinners; it is the world’s hope (Rom 1:16, Acts 20:27).

“God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe” (I Cor 1:21 NIV). Men are not saved by foolish preaching, but by the message about Christ that is preached. It is the gospel “by which we are saved” (I Cor 15:1-2). People may regard preaching the gospel as foolishness,